Bar Cart 101

Cut crystal decanters are the centerpiece to this bar cart.

My bar cart is in the living room and doesn’t get much action unless guests are over, and we are using the living room. However, it looks beautiful daily and serves as an essential design piece. My cart is positioned in front of a window, and the reflection of the light on the decanters sends prisms bouncing off the walls. If you are interested in starting a bar cart, the first step is to find a few beautiful cut glass decanters.

Start with a pair (or near pair) and build from there. Keep your display to an odd number.

Decanters are easy to find like this pair on Ruby Lane, Chairsh, or even eBay. Start with a pair and build from there. Keep your display to an odd number and have fun mixing styles. The next step, the tray….